Apparatus for a cuff bracelet with a storage section

ABSTRACT

An apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section includes an attachment segment, a storage compartment, a lid, at least one printed graphic, and at least one ornamental accessory. The storage compartment is connected to the attachment segment from top where the attachment segment positioned around user&#39;s hand. The lid is pivotally connected to the storage compartment from one end and engaged with a locking panel on the storage compartment from the other end. The storage compartment may also position inside the attachment segment without the lid. The at least one ornamental accessory and the at least one printed graphic can be positioned anywhere on the attachment segment and the lid, transforming the cuff bracelet with a storage section into a jewelry item.

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patentapplication Ser. No. 61/543,853 filed on Oct. 6, 2011.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for jewelry.More specifically, the present invention is a bracelet having a storagesection for carrying one's cards, such as credit cards or driver'slicense.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Purses and clutch handbags are typically used by women and wallets aretypically used by men to hold personal items such as cash/cards, keys,cosmetics, etc. Many women choose to use a larger bag to contain all ofher belongings for everyday use, such as a tote bag, backpack, orshoulder bag, while smaller handbags or clutches are generally preferredas an evening bag. However, a problem with using a smaller handbag orclutch as an evening bag is the possibility of misplacing or neglectingthe article at any given social event. Since a small handbag/clutch isoften used to carry bare necessities such as credit cards oridentification cards, losing sight of the bag can be troublesome andstressful. Since men choose to keep the wallets, they constantly have topull out the wallets for every occasion which increases the probabilityof losing the wallet. It is therefore an object of the present inventionto provide a bracelet to be worn on a user's wrist, having a cardcontaining housing for carrying necessities such as credit cards oridentification cards.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a back perspective view showing the first embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view showing the first embodiment of thepresent invention with a lid being at an opened position.

FIG. 3 is another front perspective view showing the first embodiment ofthe present invention with the lid being at the opened position.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the first embodiment of the presentinvention with the lid being at a closed position.

FIG. 5 is a top view showing the first embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing the first embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 7 is a cross section view of the FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a back perspective view showing the first embodiment of thepresent invention with a hinge.

FIG. 9 is a detail view of the positioning of the hinge in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the second embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 11 is another perspective view showing the second embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing the second embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 13 is a back view showing the second embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 14 is a bottom view showing the second embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 16 is a different perspective view of the third embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 17 is a bottom view of the third embodiment of the presentinvention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention.

The present invention is an apparatus for a cuff bracelet with a storagesection which allows for a user to conveniently carry different objects,such as bank cards, credit cards, identification cards, store cards,keys, and any other similar objects, without the use of user's hands. Aslong as the objects securely fit into the storage section, the objectscan be carried by the present invention. Three embodiments of thepresent invention are hereinafter described, a first embodiment, asecond embodiment, and third embodiment, where one does not precede theother. Since all of the components in the first embodiment are firmlyconnected to each other, the first embodiment can be waterproof so thatthe stored objects can be protected from water.

In reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 8 the first embodiment comprises anattachment segment 1, a storage compartment 2, a lid 3, a hinge 4, alocking mechanism 5, at least one ornamental accessory 6, and at leastone printed graphic 7. The storage compartment 2 comprises a compartmentcavity 21, a base 22, a first side panel 23, a second side panel 24, aconnecter panel 25, a locking panel 26, and a protrusion 27. The firstside panel 23, the second side panel 24, the connecter panel 25, and thelocking panel 26 are upwardly extended from the base 22 andperpendicularly interconnected to each other. The first side panel 23and the second side panel 24 are oppositely positioned from each otherand perpendicularly connected to the base 22. The connecter panel 25 andthe locking panel 26 are oppositely positioned from each other andperpendicularly positioned with the first side panel 23 and second sidepanel 24. The connecter panel 25 and the locking panel 26 are alsoperpendicularly connected to with the base 22. The compartment cavity 21is positioned in between the base 22, the first side panel 23, thesecond side panel 24, the connecter panel 25, and the locking panel 26.In reference to FIG. 3, the protrusion 27 is oppositely positionedparallel with the base 22 and connected to the first side panel 23, thesecond side panel 24, and the locking panel 26. The storage compartment2 allows the user to store the different objects within the compartmentcavity 21. The protrusion 27 provides an obstruction for the storedobjects, such as credit cards and identification card, so that thestored objects do not fall out from the compartment cavity 21 when thecompartment cavity 21 is perpendicularly positioned with the groundsurface. Even though the preferred embodiment of the first embodimentcomprises a rectangular shaped storage compartment 2, the presentinvention is not limited to the rectangular shaped storage compartment 2and may comprise different geometrical shapes with additional relatedcomponents.

In reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the lid 3 is positioned above thecompartment cavity 21 where the lid 3 comprises a hinged end 35 and alatched end 36. The hinged end 35 and the latched end 36 oppositelypositioned on the lid 3. The hinged end 35 is pivotally connected to thestorage compartment 2 by the hinge 4. Even though the lid 3 and thestorage compartment 2 in the first embodiment are pivotally connected bythe hinge 4, the lid 3 can also be pivotally connected to the storagecompartment 3 by any type of flexible joint. In reference to FIG. 9, thehinge 4 is connected to the inside panel of the hinged end 35 of the lid3 and the inside panel of the connecter panel 25. The hinge 4 enablesthe lid 3 to move along a path where the lid 3 is moved in between anopened position and a closed position. Even though the hinge 4 in thefirst embodiment is connected to the hinged end 35 and the connecterpanel 25 from the inside, the hinge 4 can also be connected to thehinged end 35 and the connecter panel 25 from the outside as long as thelid 3 can move in between the opened position and the closed position.When the lid 3 is at the closed position, the lid 3 completely coversthe compartment cavity 21. Then the user can not access the compartmentcavity 21. When the lid 3 is at the opened position, the lid 3 angularlypositions with the base 22. The user can only access the compartmentcavity 21 when the lid 3 is at the opened position. The inside panel ofthe lid 3 may comprise additional components such as, an ornamentalminor, flexible compartments with closing devices, a small messagesection, and decorative items.

The locking mechanism 5 engages the latched end 36 of the lid 3 withlocking panel 26. In the first embodiment, a snap locking system with alatch is used as the locking mechanism 5, but the locking mechanism 5 isnot limited only to the snap locking system and can be any other lockingsystem such as, mechanical locking systems, pin locking systems, ormagnetic locking systems. In order for the locking mechanism tofunctions 5, the lid 3 needs to be position at the closed position.

In reference to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the attachment segment 1 comprises afirst attachment member 11 and a second attachment member 12. The firstattachment member 11 and the second attachment member 12 position aroundthe arm of the user and provide the necessary support for the storagecompartment 2 so that the present invention stays around the user's arm.The first attachment member 11 and the second attachment member 12 arevertically located from each other and positioned below the storagecompartment 2. The first attachment member 11 adjacently connects to thebottom side of the base 22 from one end, and the second attachmentmember 12 adjacently connects to the bottom side of the base 22 from theopposite end. In the first embodiment, the first attachment member 11and the second attachment member 12 function like the cuff bracelet. Thefirst attachment member 11 and the second attachment member 12 are notlimited to the cuff bracelet shape and can be any other relatedattachment systems, such as a pair of flexible attaching straps, a pairof belts with an engaging mechanism, or a sectional bangle with anengaging mechanism.

In reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, the at least one ornamental accessory6 and the at least one printed graphic 7 are connected to the outsidesurface of the lid 3 and can be connected or positioned anywhere in thelid 3. The at least one ornamental accessory 6 and the at least oneprinted graphic 7 may also be connected or positioned on the attachmentsegment 1. The at least one ornamental accessory 6 in the presentinvention can be a jewelry piece, a picture, a minor, a clock, a graphicuser interface with pre-programmed application, or any other type ofdecorative item. The at least one printed graphic 7 in the presentinvention can be a patterned design, a painting, an engraving, anetching, or any other type of decorative graphic. In the preferredembodiment of the first embodiment, a diamond is shown as the at leastone ornamental accessory 6. The number of ornament accessories 6 and thenumbers of printed graphics 7 in the present invention are not limitedto one, and the number of ornamental accessories 6 and the number ofprinted graphics 7 depend only on the functionality and the aestheticappearance of the present invention. The aesthetic appearance of thepresent invention is selectively structured according to the preferenceof different age groups and different genders in order to attractvariety of consumer markets. For example, the present invention can becompleted with feminine ornamental accessories 6 and printed graphics 7,such as diamonds, gems and pictures, to attract female consumer groups,and the present invention can be completed with sports relatedornamental accessories 6 and printed graphics 7, such as team logos andteam names, to attract male consumer groups.

In reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the second embodiment in thepresent invention comprises the attachment segment 1, the at least oneornamental accessory 6, the at least one printed graphic 7, and thestorage compartment 2. The attachment segment 1 in the secondembodiment, as suppose to the first embodiment, comprises a singleattachment member. The single attachment member positions around the armof the user and provides the necessary support for the storagecompartment 2 so that the present invention stays around the user's arm.The single attachment member functions like the cuff bracelet but is notlimited to the cuff bracelet and can be any other related attachmentsystems, such as a flexible attaching strap, a belt with an engagingmechanism, or a bangle. The at least one ornamental accessory 6 and theat least one printed graphic 7 in the second embodiment is connected orpositioned on an outer panel 13 of the attachment segment 1 and can bepositioned anywhere in the attachment segment 1. Similar to the firstembodiment, multiple numbers of ornamental accessories 6 and printedgraphics 7 can be connected or positioned on the attachment segment 1 inthe second embodiment. The storage compartment 2 in the secondembodiment is positioned with an inner panel 14 of the attachmentsegment 1 and located hidden within the attachment segment 1.

The storage compartment 2 in the second embodiment, in contrast to thefirst embodiment, comprises a compartment recess 31, a barrier 32, acompartment sidewall 33, and a sidewall notch 34. In reference to FIG.12, the compartment sidewall 33 concavely connects with the inner panel14 of the attachment segment 1 where the compartment recess 31 iscreated in between the inner panel 14 and the inside surface of thecompartment sidewall 33. In reference to FIG. 13, the barrier 32perpendicularly connects with the attachment segment 1 and thecompartment sidewall 33 from one end of the compartment recess 31. Inreference to FIG. 14, the sidewall notch 34 is oppositely located fromthe barrier 32 and positioned on the compartment sidewall 33. Thestorage compartment 2 in the second embodiment allows the user to mainlystore cards, such as credit cards, debit cards, store cards, andidentification card, where the cards are inserted into the compartmentrecess 31. The barrier 32 stops the cards from falling out from thecompartment recess 31, and the sidewall notch 34 provides an empty spaceon the compartment sidewall 33 so that the user easily pull out thestored cards. For example, the user can place one of his or her fingeron the stored card through the sidewall notch 34 and slide the storedcards out from the compartment recess 31 when the stored card is needed.

In reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the third embodiment in the presentinvention comprises the attachment segment 1, the at least oneornamental accessory 6, the at least one printed graphic 7, and thestorage compartment 2. The attachment segment 1 in the third embodiment,similar to the second embodiment, comprises a single attachment member.The single attachment member positions around the arm of the user andprovides the necessary support for the storage compartment 2 so that thepresent invention stays around the user's arm. The single attachmentmember functions like the cuff bracelet but is not limited to the cuffbracelet and can be any other related attachment systems, such as aflexible attaching strap, a belt with an engaging mechanism, or abangle. The at least one ornamental accessory 6 and the at least oneprinted graphic 7 in the third embodiment is connected to an outer panel13 of the attachment segment 1 and can be positioned anywhere in theattachment segment 1. In reference to FIG. 15, the preferred embodimentof the third embodiment illustrates the at least one printed graphic 7being positioned on the attachment segment 1. Similar to the first andsecond embodiments, multiple numbers of ornamental accessories 6 andmultiple numbers of printed graphics 7 can be connected or positioned onthe attachment segment 1 in the third embodiment. The storagecompartment 2 in the third embodiment is positioned with an inner panel14 of the attachment segment 1 and located hidden within the attachmentsegment 1.

The storage compartment 2 in the third embodiment comprises thecompartment recess 31, the barrier 32, and the compartment sidewall 33.In reference to FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the compartment sidewall 33horizontally connects with the inner panel 14 of the attachment segment1 where the compartment recess 31 is created in between the inner panel14 and the inside surface of the compartment sidewall 33. In referenceto FIG. 13, the barrier 32 perpendicularly connects with the attachmentsegment 1 and the compartment sidewall 33 from one end of thecompartment recess 31. The storage compartment 2 in the third embodimentallows the user to mainly store cards, such as credit cards, debitcards, store cards, and identification card, where the cards areinserted into the compartment recess 31. The barrier 32 stops the cardsfrom falling out from the compartment recess 31, and the compartmentrecess 31 provides a big enough opening between the compartment sidewall33 and the inner panel 14 so that the user can easily pull out thestored cards.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. An apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storagesection comprises, an attachment segment; a storage compartment; a lid;a hinge; a locking mechanism; at least one ornamental accessory; atleast one printed graphic; the attachment section comprises a firstattachment member and a second attachment member; the storagecompartment comprises a compartment cavity, a base, a first side panel,a second side panel, a connecter panel, a locking panel, and aprotrusion; the first attachment member and the second attachment memberbeing positioned below the storage compartment; and the lid beingpositioned over the compartment cavity.
 2. The apparatus of a cuffbracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 1 comprises, thefirst side panel and the second side panel being oppositely positionedfrom each other; the first side panel and the second side panel beingperpendicularly connected with the base; the connecter panel and thelocking panel being oppositely positioned from each other; the connecterpanel and the locking panel being perpendicularly connected with thefirst side panel and the second side panel; the connecter panel and thelocking panel being perpendicularly connected with the base; theprotrusion being perpendicularly connected with the connecter panel, thefirst side panel, and the second side panel; and the compartment cavitybeing positioned in between the base, the first side panel, the secondside panel, the connector panel, and the locking panel.
 3. The apparatusof a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 1comprises, the first attachment being vertically positioned with thesecond attachment; the first attachment being adjacently connected withthe base; and the second attachment being adjacently connected with thebase.
 4. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section asclaimed in claim 1 comprises, the lid comprises a hinged end and alatched end; the hinged end and the latched end being oppositelypositioned from each other; the hinged end being pivotally connectedwith the connecter panel by the hinge, wherein the lid pivot in betweena closed position and an opened position; and the latched end beingengaged with the locking panel by the locking mechanism.
 5. Theapparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim1 comprises, the at least one ornamental accessory being connected tothe lid; and the at least one printed graphic being positioned on thelid.
 6. An apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage sectioncomprises, an attachment segment; at least one ornamental accessory; atleast one printed graphic; a storage compartment; the attachment segmentcomprises an outer panel and an inner panel; the storage compartmentcomprises a compartment recess, a barrier, a compartment sidewall, and asidewall notch; the storage compartment being adjacently positionedwithin the attachment segment; and the at least one ornamental accessoryand the at least one printed graphic being positioned on the attachmentsegment.
 7. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section asclaimed in claim 6 comprises, the outer panel and the inner panel beingadjacently positioned along the attachment segment; and the inner panelbeing positioned below the outer panel.
 8. The apparatus of a cuffbracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 6 comprises, thecompartment sidewall being positioned below the inner panel; thecompartment sidewall being concavely connected to the inner panel; thecompartment recess being positioned in between the inner panel and thecompartment sidewall; the barrier being positioned within thecompartment recess; the barrier being perpendicularly connected to theattachment segment and the compartment sidewall; and the sidewall notchbeing oppositely positioned from the barrier and positioned on thecompartment sidewall.
 9. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storagesection as claimed in claim 6 comprises, the at least one ornamentalaccessory being connected to the outer panel; and the at least oneprinted graphic being positioned on the outer panel.
 10. An apparatus ofa cuff bracelet with a storage section comprises, an attachment segment;at least one ornamental accessory; at least one printed graphic; astorage compartment; the attachment segment comprises an outer panel andan inner panel; the storage compartment comprises a compartment recess,a barrier, and a compartment sidewall; the storage compartment beingadjacently positioned within the attachment segment; and the at leastone ornamental accessory and the at least one printed graphic beingpositioned on the attachment segment.
 11. The apparatus of a cuffbracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 10 comprises, theouter panel and the inner panel being adjacently positioned along theattachment segment; and the inner panel being positioned below the outerpanel.
 12. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section asclaimed in claim 10 comprises, the compartment sidewall being positionedbelow the inner panel; the compartment sidewall being adjacentlyconnected to the inner panel, wherein the compartment sidewall ispositioned parallel with a horizontal plane of the attachment segment;the compartment recess being positioned in between the inner panel andthe compartment sidewall; the barrier being positioned within thecompartment recess; the barrier being perpendicularly connected to theattachment segment and the compartment sidewall.
 13. The apparatus of acuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 10 comprises,the at least one ornamental accessory being connected to the outerpanel; and the at least one printed graphic being positioned on theouter panel.